Can someone ID this snail?
 

Hi All,
Just found this snail crawling up the side today. It's about no more than 1 cm in length and it is the first time I've noticed it and perhaps someone can tell me if this is good or bad.
Here are the pics I took with my iPhone ( was in a rush). Have it trapped in a clear container for now... Pics from the side, top and bottom...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/D64857E0.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/DA6BB95A.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/2620F173.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/1F723AEA.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/8C21F273.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...t/41D57B9D.jpg

Thanks

looks like a nassarius snail to me. harmless

http://www.melevsreef.com/id/whats_a_whelk.html
Maybe a whelk or nassarius? It may be easier for you to figure it out than just pics since you've seen it's behaviour in person?

+1

not a nassarius in my opinion

Whelk. I ditched one last week and I suggest you do the same. They can wreak havoc.

Before you ditch it, google "collumbellid snails"

I have hundreds in my tank and are beneficial algae eaters.....

Thanks. I didn't think it was either as I have not had nassarius snails for over 14 mths since I switched to sand less. :neutral:

Thank you Marie, I did google it and found this... A lot of resemblance to mine...

http://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/35...l-hitch-please

They call it a mini conch and Are considered reef safe. Before releasing back to the main tank hope to get more validations on this.

Thanks